Located in central Massachusetts, Barre is a small town with a population of just over 5,000 residents. Despite its quaint, peaceful atmosphere, the town has not been immune to crime. According to the latest statistics, Barre has a violent crime rate of 21.1, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that there are instances of violent crimes, such as assault, robbery, and murder, occurring in the town. However, compared to the US average property crime rate of 35.4, Barre's property crime rate is relatively low at 19.7. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Barre may not be completely free of crime, its rates are lower than the national average, providing some reassurance to its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Barre violent crime is 21.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Barre property crime is 19.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.